EVENT

Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn: The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi returns to Downtown Brooklyn for another cultural journey through music and dance. Seasoned pros and first-time dancers are all welcome to join on The Plaza’s dance floor for fun and exciting moves.

For over 25 years, Thunderbird Dancers have enchanted a diverse array of audiences through performance with the varied traditions of the American Indian peoples. Specializing in the songs and dances of the tribes of the Northwest Coast, Woodlands (Iroquois and Winnebago), Plains (Sioux) and the Southwest (Hopi and Santo Domingo), Thunderbird American Indian Dancers have made an enormous contribution to the effort of preserving and perpetuating American Indian culture.

Upcoming performances in this series:

• June 8 – The Art of Voguing with Cesar Valentino

Before FX’s POSE! And HBO Max’s Legendary series, there was Cesar Valentino. Since 1988, Cesar has been an innovator in the underground ballroom and club scene. From world tours and documentaries, such as Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning, to choreographing music videos, Cesar Valentino is master of the art form. Join us as we strike a pose with this legend!

• June 15 – the ladies of hip-hop Dance Collective

Ladies of Hip-Hop has been a driving force in the empowerment of girls and women in hip hop. Join Founder, Michele Byrd-Mcphee DJ Sabine Blaizin and the LOHH tribe as they pay homage to five decades of hip hop while highlighting some of the genre’s next generation of female leaders.

• June 22 – Fuákata! Cuban Salsa, Casino & Rueda

Fuákata founder, Christopher Rogicki, along with co-director Evelyn Ramirez, continue to showcase the beauty of Cuban Salsa, its evolution, and the diversity of styles it embodies. Fuákata’s energy will transport you from Downtown Brooklyn to the streets of La Habana and Santiago de Cuba. Musical guest to be announced.